Gary McBride Sr. of Cochecton passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at home. He was 76.

He was the son of the late Slyvester and Helen McBride, born on January 25, 1948, in Port Jervis, NY.

He worked for 41 years for Sullivan County Gas and later retired from Suburban Gas. He was a founding member of the Shady Brook Hunting Club and a past member of the NRA. He was a true outdoorsman in the whole sense of the word, enjoying hunting and fishing in his spare time. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife Bonnie Smith at home, his son Gary McBride and his wife Charlene, his grandchildren Eric McBride and Kaitlyn McBride, his great-grandchildren Layla and Lilian, and lifelong dear friend Billy Lagoda. He was predeceased by his son Bobby McBride, his siblings, Beverly Gilson, Butch and Anthony McBride.

Services were handled privately at the convenience of the family. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Arrangements were under the care of Colonial Ramsay Funeral Home, for further info please call 845-434-7363.